ℹ️ What is XMedia Recode 3
- It’s a free video & audio conversion tool for Windows by Sebastian Dörfler. Supports many formats and codecs. XMedia Recode+2XMedia Recode+2
- Allows basic edits: cut, crop, scale, add / extract subtitles, rotate, change frame rate, adjust bitrate etc. Neowin+1
- Supports GPU acceleration for faster encoding (with compatible hardware: Nvidia, AMD, Intel) to speed up jobs.
✨ Latest Version Details
- The current version (as of September 2025) is 3.6.1.8. XMedia Recode+2Uptodown+2
- Some updates in recent versions:
- Updates to AV1 encoders/decoders (AOM AV1, SVT‑AV1) XMedia Recode+1
- Frequent updates to FFmpeg, x264, etc. XMedia Recode+1
- Minor bug fixes and language file updates. XMedia Recode+2XMedia Recode+2
✅ Key Features
- Converts nearly all popular audio & video formats: MP4, MKV, WebM, H.264 / H.265, AV1, FLAC, etc. XMedia Recode+1
- Supports conversion of non‑copy‑protected DVDs/Blu‑rays. XMedia Recode
- Subtitles: can add/extract, embed, or “render” subtitles into video. XMedia Recode+1
- Profiles for different devices (phones, tablets, TVs) so output preset settings are easier. Neowin+1
- Portable version available (no full install needed) and both 32‑bit & 64‑bit builds. XMedia Recode+2Uptodown+2
⚠️ Limitations / Things to Watch Out For
- It cannot legally convert copy‑protected DVDs/Blu‑rays (encrypted media) out of the box. XMedia Recode
- Sometimes GPU encoding does not work as expected (users report that even if they select hardware encoder, it still uses CPU) depending on format / settings / drivers. Reddit
- Occasionally video aspect ratio or resolution may be changed unintentionally when using “Stream‑only copy” mode. Users report output not matching original’s display aspect ratio. Reddit
- Some files may cause crashes or fail in processing. (Depends on source file, codecs etc.) Reddit
🔍 Where to Download / Get It Safely
- Official site: xmedia‑recode.de — has downloadable versions (installer / portable) for 32‑bit & 64‑bit. XMedia Recode+1
- Uptodown: keeps recent and older versions. Uptodown
- MajorGeeks: host version 3.6.1.8 of XMedia Recode.
